Mike Abbott

Intervening early can alter the life course trajectory in a positive direction.

We certainly do not have all the answers. We do believe if we work together, we can prevent these kinds of situations.

We believe Proposition 9 is urgently needed to restore the quality of our public places and to assist chronically homeless residents into permanent housing.

The recent 10-acre fire in the Midtown region of the Campbell Creek greenbelt should serve as a wake-up call to Anchorage and our entire state that we all must do more to address the growing homelessness in our community.